novelslam Chapter 723 Dumbledore's Speech
Chapter 723 Dumbledore's Speech
Chapter 723 Dumbledore's Speech
The OWL exam is finally over, which also means that this semester is coming to an end.
The night before the holiday, all the students gathered in the auditorium... including Durmstrang and Beauxbatons.
According to previous practice, the final ownership of the Academy Cup needs to be announced tonight.
Although Hermione won the Tri-Strong Cup and added a lot of points to Gryffindor, she was powerless.
Because after the end of the second project, the three major colleges of Lion, Badger and Snake, together with Durmstrang, had a scuffle.
A lot of points were deducted by Dumbledore.
Ravenclaw didn't contribute much, so he sat firmly on the Diaoyutai and maintained his five consecutive championships so far.
Although Eagle Sauce won the championship, the auditorium was not decorated with Ravenclaw decorations, but a solemn black curtain was hung.
Dumbledore was sitting at the staff table, chatting with Mad-Eye Moody, and seemed to be discussing very serious issues.
Snape looked sullenly, staring at the black curtain in a daze.
This year, he finally didn't say such things as ten consecutive championships.
I don't know if I have accepted my fate, or I still feel that it is a bit out of date.
Professor Flitwick thought so too, and he put the trophy under the table so that no one else could see it.
Madam Maxime was talking to Hagrid, and the relationship between the two seemed to be getting better again.
Sirius sat in the corner, staring at the two, eavesdropping on their conversation.
Hagrid glared at him with big bell-like eyes.
Sirius quickly turned his gaze back, and only then did he remember that he was facing Karkaroff's face.
If you eavesdrop on other people's words like this, Hagrid will tear you apart.
Professor Dumbledore stood up suddenly. The auditorium was much quieter than the usual school leaving banquet, and it was even more silent at this time.
"Another year," Dumbledore said, looking at everyone, "It's over!"
Everyone looked at the old man with a gray beard.
"It was a very exciting year. We held the Triwizard Tournament, although there were many twists and turns in the middle, such as...the unprecedented 23 warriors..."
The students all laughed, and many looked at William.
"After the competition, Miss Granger of Gryffindor won the championship," said Dumbledore.
The Gryffindor students applauded first, and soon all the students applauded.
After Dumbledore raised his hand, the previous silence returned.
"The championship is of course important, but the most important..."
He paused and said:
"Students from the three schools had a one-year exchange...understanding each other deeply, forming strong friendships and enhancing mutual affection.
To the Unbreakable Friendship... raise your glasses, everyone! "
Dumbledore raised his cup, everyone stood up, and there was a sound of benches moving in the auditorium.
They raised their goblets and said in unison in deep and deep voices: "Unbreakable friendship!"
After Dumbledore finished drinking, he raised his hand to signal everyone to sit down.
"I know that many students are wondering, where have I been and what have I been doing during this time?
Why are the teachers also in a hurry. "
The students all pricked up their ears and stared at the principal.
Dumbledore's blue pupils looked around at each student. After a long time, he said slowly:
"Voldemort...he came back to life, on the night of the final of the Triwizard Tournament!"
There was a shocked murmur in the auditorium.Everyone stared at Dumbledore in horror and disbelief.
As if he was talking something crazy.
"The parents of some classmates may be shocked by my actions." Dumbledore continued.
"They don't believe that Voldemort is really back; or that I shouldn't have told you about it.
After all, you are still young. "
"In fact, before I was about to announce the news, some people raised objections." Dumbledore said calmly.
"He's worried that you're afraid.
He asked me, can a person be brave when he is afraid?
I said: People can only be brave when they are afraid!
He asked again: After all, you haven't grown up yet, so you shouldn't bear this prematurely.
I said: You won't be a child forever, and besides... darkness is coming! "
Dumbledore was silent for a moment, and said in a deep voice:
"Everyone, darkness is coming!
In fact, I knew it the night of 13 years, the night Voldemort disappeared.
Sooner or later, the Dark Lord will make a comeback, and darkness will come to this land again. "
"Of course, the Ministry doesn't want me to tell you this, Minister Fudge is not willing to accept Voldemort's return.
But I don't want to lie, I believe that telling the truth is always better than lying. "
The students in the Great Hall were all looking at Dumbledore, but fear was written all over many faces, and their minds went blank.
Dumbledore took everyone's expressions into his eyes and continued:
"I know that some students still can't accept it and are still afraid.
I'm scared too! "
The headmaster said loudly:
"I'm afraid of the resurgence of wars, the destruction of my homeland, and the death of living lives...but I'm not afraid of Voldemort and his poor servants!"
Dumbledore's voice echoed in the Great Hall, and he said passionately:
"Voldemort believed that only great power could overwhelm all.
I do not believe! !
In my opinion, ordinary trivial matters, the love and kindness of ordinary people, can shock everything.
The power of kindness and love is infinite! "
Dumbledore's blue eyes twinkled as if burning:
"Why was Harry Potter, a baby, able to kill Voldemort?
because of love!
His mother Lily's love for him killed Voldemort. "
Snape stared straight into Harry's eyes, as if lost in his soul.
"13 years ago, Voldemort already failed once. Four years ago, he tried to take the Philosopher's Stone and failed again..."
Dumbledore said emphatically, "Not so long ago, on the night of his resurrection, he failed again!"
"William Stark, took Harry from him, and nearly beat him! He ran like a stray dog!"
There was a flutter in the auditorium, and many people turned their heads to William, and then quickly turned back to look at Dumbledore.
"Look." Dumbledore said disdainfully: "Voldemort has failed so many times, why should I be afraid of him?
No, I'm not afraid!
I even pity him, pity that he doesn't understand... love. "
"Voldemort will definitely die. For him, it is a certainty, just like the Chudley Cannons will be at the bottom of this year's league."
Dumbledore raised his glass again: "William risked his life to bring Harry back to Hogwarts.
He fought Voldemort and saved many lives, though almost no one knew about it.
For that, I salute him. "
Everyone in the auditorium pretty much did, whispering William's name and toasting him.
Dumbledore took a sip of his wine, but did not let it go, and continued:
"The purpose of the Triwizard Tournament is to enhance and promote mutual understanding in the magic world.
In light of what's happening now - in light of Voldemort's resurrection - that connection is more important than ever. "
Dumbledore looked at Madame Maxime and Karkaroff, then at Beauxbatons and Durmstrang's students.
"Every guest in the auditorium." Dumbledore looked resolutely, looking at the students.
"Although Voldemort must die, it is the result of our unity.
Only by uniting can we completely defeat him and reduce casualties; if we are divided, we will be vulnerable.
We can only fight it out if we show unbreakable friendship and trust. "
Dumbledore looked around:
"So this last cup, I respect you all!
I also respect those wizards who are about to act, or have been silently dedicating in the dark. "
The audience was solemn and silent.
Dumbledore said loudly:
"I really hope none of this happens.
Everyone will think so when encountering difficulties, but we cannot decide our own destiny.
What we have to decide is how to choose in the midst of suffering. "
"Before choosing, I just want everyone to remember one sentence:
When darkness falls, a lone wolf must die, but a pack of wolves can live! "
Dumbledore looked up at the students, his eyes full of tears, and he finished his drink abruptly.
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